County + State Services
The following services are available in Overland Park, but provided by other public organizations.
Day Care
The Johnson County Health Department licenses day cares.
The Overland Park Fire Department performs fire inspections on day care facilities in Overland Park.
Dog Parks
Stoll Park, operated by the Johnson County Parks & Recreation District, is Overland Park’s only off-leash dog park.
Driver’s Licenses
The Kansas Department of Revenue issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
Elections
The Johnson County Election Office coordinates elections and facilitates candidate filings for office.
Food, Rental + Utility Assistance
Johnson County Aging & Human Services offers food pantry, rental and utility assistance, and Kansas City Medicine Cabinet vouchers to income eligible residents.
Health Department
The Johnson County Department Health and Environment provides many public health and wellness services.
Highways
The Kansas Department of Transportation manages highway construction and maintenance for highways in Overland Park, including I-35, I-435, U.S. 69, U.S. 56.
Libraries
The Johnson County Library provides library services to Overland Park residents.
Property Data
Johnson County provides property data for Overland Park properties.
Public Transportation
RideKC provides public transportation, including bus services, microtransit, and park and ride options.
Schools
Education is a major contributor to the quality of life in Overland Park and is one of the reasons the city is continually ranked high nationally.
The following school organizations are independent institutions, but serve Overland Park students:
Public School Districts
- Blue Valley (USD 229)
- Olathe (USD 233)
- Shawnee Mission (USD 512)
- Spring Hill (USD 230)
Private Schools
- Ascension School
- Bethany Lutheran School
- Christ Lutheran School
- Holy Cross Catholic School
- Holy Spirit School
- Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
- John Paul II Catholic School
- Mt. Olive Lutheran School
- Overland Christian Schools
- Kansas City Christian School
- St. Thomas Aquinas High School
- Accelerated Schools
Colleges + Universities
- Johnson County Community College
- University of Kansas Edwards Campus
- Emporia State University Metro Learning Center
Senior Services
The Johnson County Health Department provides a variety of services for seniors.
Voting
The Johnson County Election Office provides voter registration, assigns polling places, produces sample ballots, and coordinates elections.
Wastewater
Johnson County’s Wastewater Department provides collection and treatment of wastewater and sewage for Overland Park residents and organizations.
Water
WaterOne is an independent public water utility serving much of Johnson County.